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Wealth transfer timing: why waiting is the costliest mistake families make
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 26, 2026
Wealth transfer timing: why waiting is the costliest mistake families make

UBS expert Sarah Salomon says stewardship is built over time, not handed over in a will.

By Steve Randall
Gateway Financial Partners launches coaching program for new advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 25, 2026
Gateway Financial Partners launches coaching program for new advisors

Connecticut based hybrid RIA teams up with veteran coach Joe Lukacs to tackle the industry's next-gen advisor retention crisis

By Steve Randall
Workers lack savings buffer for unexpected medical costs
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 25, 2026
Workers lack savings buffer for unexpected medical costs

New research reveals most employees are unprepared for out-of-pocket medical expenses, with burnout deepening the financial strain.

By Steve Randall
Don't Let Fear of Onboarding Hold You Back
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 24, 2026
Don't Let Fear of Onboarding Hold You Back

Transitioning your financial practice doesn't have to be overwhelming. Learn how LPL Financial's modernized onboarding experience reduces manual work, accelerates repapering, and keeps you focused on clients.

By LPL Financial
Mercer names Thomas Cannataro as US wealth management leader
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 23, 2026
Mercer names Thomas Cannataro as US wealth management leader

Firm taps BlackRock veteran to lead US wealth management growth strategy.

By Steve Randall
Trust, not fees, now drives how investors choose an advisor
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 21, 2026
Trust, not fees, now drives how investors choose an advisor

New research shows advisors who prove security and transparency build deeper client loyalty than competing on performance and pricing alone.

By Leo Almazora
American households are squeezed on every front in 2026
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 21, 2026
American households are squeezed on every front in 2026

From record household debt to a 50-year homeownership timeline, new data reveal the depth of financial pressure facing families this year.

By Steve Randall
Private markets convergence is reshaping how advisors build portfolios
ALTERNATIVES AUG 20, 2026
Private markets convergence is reshaping how advisors build portfolios

CAIS partner Brad Walker on AI-powered tools, alternative allocations and the future of integrated portfolio construction.

By Steve Randall
How national debt threatens clients' retirement and home plans
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 20, 2026
How national debt threatens clients' retirement and home plans

Conference Board warns rising US debt could drive up borrowing costs, erode Social Security benefits, and squeeze small business owners.

By Steve Randall
CFP exam hits record July turnout as pay, CE stakes rise
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 19, 2026
CFP exam hits record July turnout as pay, CE stakes rise

CFP Board hails record 3,621 candidates for July, the most diverse turnout yet, as the credential-granting organization tightens continuing education and competency rules.

By Leo Almazora
Family offices shun hedge funds and private credit in favor of direct deals
ALTERNATIVES AUG 18, 2026
Family offices shun hedge funds and private credit in favor of direct deals

FINTRX finds that new entrants to the space prefer bespoke equity and direct investment strategies over traditional fund structures.

By Steve Randall
Your exit strategy starts long before you exit
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 17, 2026
Your exit strategy starts long before you exit

LPL Financial's Jeremy Holly will unpack how connecting value, liquidity and succession can preserve enterprise value and future flexibility.

By Manal Ali
Where the Great Wealth Transfer will hit hardest — and what it means for advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 17, 2026
Where the Great Wealth Transfer will hit hardest — and what it means for advisors

"These findings highlight where that influence is strongest and where the next generation may experience the largest transfer of wealth in the years ahead," said Matthew May of Acuity.

By James Rogers
Credit card users are showing increased financial stress
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 17, 2026
Credit card users are showing increased financial stress

JD Power's 2026 credit card study finds 60% of US cardholders financially unhealthy amid fraud concerns and rising balances.

By Steve Randall
Why family meetings are becoming key to UHNW estate planning
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 14, 2026
Why family meetings are becoming key to UHNW estate planning

Advisors say blending informal gatherings with clear ground rules helps UHNW families discuss legacy, values and wealth transfer

By Gregg Greenberg
US consumer debt holds near $18 trillion as delinquency rates ease
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 14, 2026
US consumer debt holds near $18 trillion as delinquency rates ease

Equifax Q2 2026 data shows total consumer debt stabilizing at $18.25 trillion, with delinquency rates improving across mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards.

By Steve Randall
Estate planning is an ongoing service, not a one-time event
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 13, 2026
Estate planning is an ongoing service, not a one-time event

Advisors celebrate National Make a Will Month by describing how ongoing estate reviews and wealth transfer talks build trust and grow client relationships

By Gregg Greenberg
Sports betting is pulling Gen Z dollars away from investing, Betterment finds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 13, 2026
Sports betting is pulling Gen Z dollars away from investing, Betterment finds

Among Gen Z investors, 52% have redirected money originally intended for investing toward sports betting in the past year.

By Andrew Cohen
Generational wealth strategies are shifting as families and business owners eye Trump Accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2026
Generational wealth strategies are shifting as families and business owners eye Trump Accounts

Half of small business owners want their company's success to fund generational wealth, says Guardian Life research.

By Steve Randall
Vanguard launches customizable model portfolios for advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 13, 2026
Vanguard launches customizable model portfolios for advisors

New model portfolios give financial advisors flexibility to personalize client allocations while keeping expense ratios at a fraction of the industry average.

By Steve Randall